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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.90, 34,657.29 and 12,725.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.90, 34,657.29 and 12,725.34 is: 19,068.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.90 : 34,657.29 = 12,725.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.90/34,657.29 = 12,725.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.90x = 34,657.29 × 12,725.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.90x = 441,025,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,025,798.73/23,127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,068.99

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